George Beremov's TOP 20 Best-Reviewed Movies of 2020

[click on the title to read the quick review]

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1. Wolfwalkers (8.50/10)

Quote: "A myth-and-magick Celtic fable, crafted with artistry, skill and love for detail, that dazzles the eye with its lush, richly-textured,

and fantastically hand-drawn animation..."

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2. Soul (8.50/10)

Quote: "..."Soul" is just as creative within, telling a moving, exhilarating, soul-stirring, and thought-provoking story about our 'purpose in life'

in a metaphysical manner..."

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3. The Swordsman (8.25/10)

Quote: "...this Joseon-set Korean wuxia tale of heroism is dramatically riveting, but it is the snappy and sharply-staged swordplay that

thrills it up, notably the kinetic first duel..."

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4. Extraction (8.25/10)

Quote: "A stimulating, edgy, ultraviolent, and thrilling carnage of a high-octane actioner boasting with expertly-staged shootouts and hard- hitting knife and fist fights, as well as exhilarating stunts..."

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5. The Invisible Man (8.00/10)

Quote: "With an ingenious high-tech spin on its suspense-filled plot focused on mental abuse which offers deft twists, grisly jolts, splash of gore, dash of wit and killer finale..."

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6. Sound of Metal (7.75/10)

Quote: "...utilizing inventive sound effects that not only elevate it stylistically, but put you in the shoes of its flawed, albeit likable protagonist, played by Ahmed with remarkable dedication..."

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7. Promising Young Woman (7.75/10)

Quote: "A darkly comic and delightfully nuanced feminist tale of grief, trauma, rage, and vengeance, powered by Mulligan's mesmerizing turn as the crafty Cassie with manic obsession for justice..."

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8. Birds of Prey (7.75/10)

Quote: "...an unapologetically wacky, hecticly-plotted, and wickedly violent over-the-top superhero romp with boombastic score that

not only captures the kooky nature of Quinn..."

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9. The Gentlemen (7.50/10)

Quote: "Cunning, brilliantly- cast, stylistically flashy, and 

smartly-conceived, Ritchie's new film plays it more like a 

'battle of the minds' than a straight action..."

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10. Pinocchio (7.50/10)

Quote:  "...an imaginative and sumptuously-shot rendition with

true fairy tale feel and enchanting tone, thanks to the fantastical sets, props, make-up and special effects..."

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11. The Occupant (7.50/10)

Quote: "...a slow if suspenseful, and quiet if cruel Spanish stalker

thriller about despair, intrusion, greed, and dark mania of destroying

 lives and relationships..."

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12. Double World (7.50/10)

Quote: "...offering some inventive set pieces and thrilling battles, this is on one hand an engaging story about fellowship, vengeance, and genesis, driven by dignity and determination..."

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13. Deliver Us from Evil (7.50/10)

Quote: "...this violent thriller also impresses with a slick photography and edgy camera work that benefit from the Jap and Thai settings,

and some frantic fist combats..."

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14. Clouds (7.50/10)

Quote: "...balances out the pathos with sense of humor, sheer passion for music, warm family relations, and sweet teen romance, paying tribute to the real Zach in an arousing way..."

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15. Tenet (7.25/10)

Quote: "..."Tenet" is as high-concept as it can get, and further enhanced by Nolan's astonishing vision, sleek looks, and thrilling action set pieces, featuring a wow 'inverted' technique..."

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16. The King of Staten Island (7.25/10)

Quote: "..."The King of Staten Island" is urban dramedy with equal amounts of raunchiness, wit, laughter, and heart that

touches as much as it entertains.."

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17. 18 Presents (7.25/10)

Quote: "...an emotional roller- coaster of a tearjerker, featuring a rousing, heartwarming and poignant mom-daughter relationship, in which both characters grow and change in surprising ways..."

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18. Another Round (7.25/10)

Quote: "..."Druk" is way more profound then it seems, concerning themes such as midage angst, catharsis, and how alcohol affects our lives, and when you add to that Mikkelsen's brilliant turn..."

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19. Eye for an Eye (7.25/10)

Quote: "...this Spanish thriller is more than just a cat-n-mouse 'game of fate', offering an intriguing, intricate, suspenseful, and multilayered

plot-line, filled with twists and turns..."

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20. Pieces of a Woman (7.25/10)

Quote: "...this is a deeply intimate story of loss and broken bonds that explores the contrary ways of coping with grief by juxtaposing the uneasy Sean and the quietly sorrowful Martha..."
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Honorable mentions:

The Croods: A New Age | Onward | Samurai Marathon | Sputnik | Breaking Surface | All Together Now | Herself | Underwater

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